Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Auction Archive reverse of swords marked GH

reverse of swords marked GH (for Gebrüder Hemmerle)

G of Oberstein

70 mm (w) x 40

as well as material fatigue of the leather and suede interior fixtures

A faceted six pointed silver star

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Auction Archive reverse of swords marked GH(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, marked "800" (silver) and "958 MI"(silversmith registration number and made in Milano) on the loop, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order